Bomb blast accused arrested

An accused in a bomb blast case in Barwala village who had been absconding was arrested in the district on Friday, police said.

An accused in a bomb blast case in Barwala village who had been absconding was arrested in the district on Friday, police said.

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The accused Shriniwas had provided a mobile SIM card on fake documents to the main accused who later used it for causing the bomb explosion, Circle Officer Shriram Yadav said.

The two main accused, including gangster Vinod Bawla, carrying a police reward of Rs one lakh are still absconding, he said.

At least 12 people were injured in a low-intensity bomb blast on October 13 during campaigning for panchayat elections in Barwala village in the district.